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Amish Cinnamon Bread Recipes

Bettie Bakes
Learn how to make tasty Amish cinnamon bread. Five simple steps lead to a cozy homemade treat. Bake this delicious bread yourself following the easy instructions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active dry yeast
  • 1 cup Warm water Make sure the water is warm, not hot.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup White sugar For the bread base.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 pieces Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon For the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • 2/3 cup White sugar For the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter, melted For greasing and adding to the batter.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • Prepare the yeast mixture: In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Combine the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Add the foamy yeast mixture to this bowl.
  • Make the dough: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. The dough will be thick.
  • Layer the bread: Pour half of the dough into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the dough. Add the remaining dough and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
  • Layer the bread: Pour half of the dough into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the dough. Add the remaining dough and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
  • Swirl the mixture: Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the dough, creating a marbled effect.
  • Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve: Slice the bread and enjoy warm, or serve with butter.

Notes

You can add walnuts or raisins to the cinnamon-sugar mix for more taste. For something different try adding a bit of nutmeg or vanilla extract to the batter. This bread keeps well in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze it for up to a month. When you want to eat it just reheat slices in the toaster for a warm comforting snack.